Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, now a judge on the comedy show Mazzak Mazzak Mein, says he often visits Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s house to meet his family.

“I often visit Salman Khan’s house whenever I am in India. I don’t go for Salman, I go there to meet his parents. He is an amazing personality and I really admire how Salman and his brothers respect their parents,” Shoaib said in a statement.

Shoaib and Arbaaz Khan. PHOTO: INDIATIMES

“Anyone who will go to them, I am sure they will come back with a smile on their face as they have a big heart. They are extremely helpful and great people,” Shoaib added.

Mazaak Mazaak Mein,aired onLife OK, is based on the idiosyncrasies of various regions represented by teams of comic superstars.

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This isn’t the first time Shoaib has shown his fondness for Salman and his family. A few years ago, it was reported that the two superstars went on a run together, shirtless, on the streets on Mumbai to see who was more fit.